Thursday, April 14, 2016

Liner Lesson



Density, different thicknesses and all the sizes- Choosing a waste liner can be a confusing process.
When picking out the liner to best suit your needs, consider this:

Density


High Density (HD) liners:

  • Use less plastic
  • Usually sound 'crinkly'
  • Are NOT puncture or tear resistant
High density (HD) liners are measured in Microns- the higher the micron, the thicker the bag.

Best used in offices, restrooms and paper shredders where light, non-puncturing waste is the norm.

 
Low Density (LD) liners:

  • Thick and flexible
  • Highly resistant to puncturing and tearing
Low density (LD) liners are measured in Mils- the higher the mils, the stronger the bag.

They are best used in kitchens and outdoor areas where heavier, odd-shaped or sharp waste is expected.


  Measuring The Wastebasket For Proper Liner Fit

 
To find the bag width:
Use ½ of the outer circumference of the wastebasket
To find the bag length:
Use the height of the container plus ½ of the diameter of the container bottom, plus three inches (for overhang) 
For square or rectangular containers, use the diagonal of the container bottom rather than the diameter.

If you are still not a ‘Liner Pro’ and have questions, give us a call! 815-547-7952